The Forum for Injection Technique UK (FIT) has published the 3rd edition of its Injection Technique Recommendations, featuring contributions from over 65 clinical experts, along with data from the latest research studies and all new imagery and graphics. The new edition offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive clinical guidance for all aspects of diabetes injection technique, incorporating the findings of all relevant studies published in the past 2 years.
Each section within the new recommendations has been thoroughly reviewed and updated, with highlights including a focus on the screening, prevention and management of lipohypertrophy and extended information on intramuscular risk and optimal injection technique. The recommendations also provide dedicated guidance on safety and include a hand-held guide for complying with the EU Safety Directive, risk assessment tools and comprehensive guidance on how to implement safety-engineered devices to both minimise risk to healthcare workers and support optimal patient care.
Implementation of the FIT Injection Technique Recommendations 3rd edition by clinicians could offer significantly improved health outcomes for people with diabetes, possibly resulting in lower burdens for healthcare providers in terms of emergency costs, unplanned hospital admissions, lower insulin usage and reduced risk of long-term complications.
The FIT Injection Technique Recommendations 3rd Edition can be downloaded at: http://www.fit4diabetes.com/united-kingdom
